Lois Smith
March 06, 2013
Lois E. Smith, 87, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Millpond Community in Ankeny.
Lois was born July 27, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Leonard and Helen Wiese. She graduated from high school in 1943 and earned her degree in Music Education from Morningside College. Lois was a teacher in the West Des Moines School District for over 30 years where she founded the string program that led to hundreds of students embracing the violin before retiring in 1976. She played violin for the community and for the Des Moines Symphony. She loved world wide travel, scrap booking with her family photos and spending time with her grandchildren. Throughout her life she exemplified the true meaning of a Christian.
She is survived by her children, Gregory (Cheri) Smith, Valerie (Mark) Wyatt, Allison (Robert) Crawford and Bradley (Kristi) Smith; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Phyllis (Douglas) Adam. Lois was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, William Francis Smith.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St., Des Moines followed by burial at Timber Creek Cemetery in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Des Moines School String Program, c/o the Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265 in loving memory of Lois.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Melissa Kelly
03/08/2013
My heart is sad to hear that sweet Lois has left this earth, but I also rejoice knowing she is whole, in the presence of Jesus and with Bill again! I have many precious memories learning violin as a young girl under her patient instruction. She had an extraordinary grace and the sweet aroma of Christ flowed out of her! I am sorry to have missed the visitation due to sickness. May your family be blessed. Love, Melissa
Marcia and Dave Laugerman
03/08/2013
When she left the earth-heaven and earth collided!! What an incredible saint, her legacy continues to grow in future generations blessed by the Lord.
"Let me live to declare your power to the next generation-your might to all who are to come" Psalm 71
"She entered Zion with singing. Everlasting Joy crowns her head, Gladness and Joy have overtaken her, and sorrow and sighing are gone forever." Is 35
Sorry to miss the services, there will be nothing like the amazing display of love there. Prepare to cherish this!
We love you!
Marcia and Dave
Patty Pannell(niece)
03/08/2013
Aunt Lois was such an inspiration in my life. Her gentle, loving way. Her devotion to the Lord and family. Her perserverence despite her physical challenges was extraordinary. Loved every minute ever spent with her. Her light will continue to shine through her beautiful family. My heart goes out to you all! I'm sure she is so happy to see her beloved Bill again. Love
Hazel Nelson, Gloria & Butch Becker
03/07/2013
Dear ones,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother Lois's passing. To be with her Lord is comfort for us all. We wish we could be with you at this time but it is not possible. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hazel, Gloria and Butch
Howard Sherman
03/07/2013
I don't know what I can say that hasn't already been shared; But this much I do know: Thanks to Christ Jesus and what He has done for us, she is not dead, but very much alive and well. Her body may have died, but she left it behind for a new and better one. And we who belong to Christ have this promise, that all who belong to the LORD will meet together once again, and will live with Him in Heaven for all eternity!
Rick & Mary Lewis
03/07/2013
We were saddened to hear of the death of Lois. We consider ourselves to be so fortunate to have known this dear lady and our sister in the Lord. We pray that God will be your source of strength & comfort as you deal with the grieving process. We look forward to the day when we will be reunited with Lois and all the saints in heaven. Your friends in Christ, Rick & Mary Lewis.